2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB: real cost in California
See the EQB on Mercedes-Benz's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 250+ · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$53,050the advertised price
Drive away$59,165with fees and tax
Loan payment$923/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,466/moeverything, after resale
$59,165 to drive away + $63,485 to run it for 6 years − $17,114 back at resale = $105,537, or $1,466 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$59,165
Running it, 6 yrs+$63,485
Back at resale−$17,114
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$53,050Feesfreight $1,150 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,235Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,880Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$23,300Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$12,324Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$12,299Charging13,500 mi a year at 107 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$8,311Maintenanceestimate
+$3,305Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,220California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,114True cost $105,537 ÷ 72 months$1,466 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats5
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine188–288 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph6.3–9.0 sour estimate from power and weight
Energy use87–107 MPGeEPA combined
Range251 miabout 176 mi in winter
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty4 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| EQB 250+ | $53,050 | $59,165 | $105,537 | ✓ $1,466/mo | 107 MPGe | — No |
| EQB 300 4MATIC | $57,200 | $64,015 | $114,067 | $1,584/mo | 87 MPGe | ✓ Yes |
| EQB 350 4MATIC | $60,850 | $67,993 | $119,447 | $1,659/mo | 87 MPGe | ✓ Yes |
EQB 250+
✓ $1,466/mo
True cost
EQB 300 4MATIC
$1,584/mo
True cost
EQB 350 4MATIC
$1,659/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
EQB 250+$53,050
EQB 300 4MATIC$57,200
EQB 350 4MATIC$60,850
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
+ $600 on every trim
360° camera
+ $600 on every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $500 on every trim
Heated steering wheel
+ $950 on every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from EQB 300 4MATIC
Sunroof
+ $1,500
✓ from EQB 350 4MATIC
Panoramic roof
+ $1,500
✓ from EQB 350 4MATIC
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free drivingCooled seatsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsRemote startPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the EQB 250+ (74 items)
- Front 140kW asynchronous electric motor
- Front-wheel drive
- Intelligent Energy Recovery with paddles
- ECO Assist feature
- Advanced 70.5-kWh EV battery
- Multiple charging options
- Mercedes me Charge
- Intelligent thermal management
- 4-wheel independent suspension
- Electromechanical power steering
- Torque Vectoring Brake
- Star Pattern trim
- 18-inch 5-spoke wheels- R31
- Active Brake Assist
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call service
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- LED headlamps and taillamps
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- Rearview camera
- Crosswind Assist
- 7 air bags
- Seat belt technology
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Adaptive braking technology
- Brake Assist (BAS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Electronic Traction System
- Electric parking brake
- Body structure
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
- Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature
- Power front seats with 3-position memory
- 40/20/40-split folding/reclining/sliding 2nd-row seats
- 2nd-row center armrest with dual cupholders
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Pre-entry climate control
- 1 year of Mercedes me connect services
- Added support and assistance from Mercedes me connect
- Over-the-air software updates
- 4-way manually adjustable steering column
- 64-color LED ambient lighting with illuminated vents
- Illuminated front door sills
- MB-Tex upholstery
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Power liftgate
- Heated power side mirrors
- Auto-dimming driver-side and inside rearview mirrors
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Spacious cargo area
- Illuminated entry system
- Cruise control
- Outside temperature display
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
- "Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster display
- 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia display
- Steering-wheel Touch Control Buttons
- MB Navigation with Electric Intelligence
- No-charge navigation map updates for 1 year
- Augmented video for navigation
- Advanced Sound System
- Four USB-C ports
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- Inductive wireless charging and NFC pairing
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- HD Radio receiver
- SiriusXM trial subscription
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2023 to 2025 EQB models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2023, 2024 · 11,895 vehicles
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.Recall 26V073000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 12,236 vehicles
The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.Recall 25V050000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2025 EQB in California?
- $59,165 to drive away for the EQB 250+, from a $53,050 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $923 loan payment, about $1,463 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,466 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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